IQNA

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) denounced the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history that left hundreds killed and injured.

At least 59 people were killed and nearly 530 others injured
when a gunman opened fire at a music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday.

The nonstop gunfire sent bystanders outside the resort
scrambling for their lives while tourists hid in their hotel rooms.

Disturbing footage showed the aftermath as the injured lay
on stretchers or on the ground with responders and bystanders trying to provide
assistance.

The gunman rained down bullets from the 32nd floor of the
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for several minutes before shooting himself
dead, according to police.

Earlier reports indicated that the gunman, identified as
64-year-old Stephen Paddock from Mesquite, Nevada, had been shot by police.

While the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group claimed
responsibility for the shooting, according to the group’s news agency, it
provided no evidence to back up its claim and US investigators have said they
have so far found no connection between Paddock and Daesh.

In a message, OIC Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen condemned
the deadly attack and underlined the OIC’s principled policy of rejecting all
forms of violence and terror.

Noting that terrorism is not connected to any religion, race
or country, he stressed the need for regional and international efforts to
fight the phenomenon.